Tetra Tech Awarded $63 Million USAID Engineering Support Program in Afghanistan

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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that it has been awarded a $63 million task order to provide architect/engineering (A/E) services for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in support of sustainable infrastructure development programs in Afghanistan. This five-year program is Tetra Tech’s first major award under the USAID global A/E infrastructure services contract announced in October 2008.

“At this critical time in America’s involvement with Afghanistan, Tetra Tech is pleased to support USAID’s mission in the country,” said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech’s CEO and Chairman.

Working with the USAID Office of Infrastructure, Engineering, and Energy, Tetra Tech will identify, plan, design, and provide engineering support for urban and rural water supply and sanitation systems; vertical structures including schools and government facilities; power transmission and generation projects; and transportation systems, among other development-related projects nationwide.

The American people, through the USAID, have provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for nearly 50 years.

About USAID: For more information, please visit USAID’s website at www.usaid.gov.

About Tetra Tech ( www.tetratech.com)

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction, and technical services addressing the resource management and infrastructure markets. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, the environment, and energy. With approximately 10,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project life cycle.

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